Rainbow shark tank mates?
- Thread starter Maj0rFiSh
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Well, I have one right now that gets along with everything in my tank, a very nice fish. Hes a decent size, about 3 inches or so, but I've heard when they get bigger they get more aggressive. I used to have one that was terrible, even in a 75 gallon tank, he would chase everything :mad2 , then I came home one day and found him behind the tank, stiff as a board :sad , I felt so bad, he found the smallest space and must have jumped just right! I guess it depends on the fish, but in general, they're very territorial! I guess you could always try one, with the possibility of a return to the LFS. I would not put them with very shy or slow moving fish. Mine never hurt the other fish, just chased them relentlessly. Also a BIG tank and lots of hiding space would help.
Sorry, I had no specific suggestions! Good luck
Sorry, I had no specific suggestions! Good luck
I have one in a 30G tank with 2 Yo Yo loaches and 4 Albino tiger barbs. The rainbow is no problem at all. he has his own little cave that he goes to and none of the other fish bother him and he doesnt bother them. Mine is about 3 inches as well so it iwll be interesting to see as he gets older but for the past 5 months he has been a joy to have.